ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Do you have an eye for detail? Would you thrive in a high pressure, exciting environment with an influence on the configuration management baseline of the Collins Class Submarines?

Reporting to the Configuration Manager, the Configuration Change Officer operates within ASC’s Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program supporting the Collins Class Submarines. They are accountable for processing Configuration Management (CM) activities supporting delivery of critical milestones.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing tasks to assist with configuration baseline management supporting the Collins Class Submarine program.
• Review and management of documentation within a technical environment to establish and maintain engineering baselines.
• Collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver quality products on time.
• Analysis and identification of anomalies and ability to read and understand documentation relating to engineering change activities.
• Escalate any issues, problems or challenges through the hierarchy chain – offering solutions where possible.

About you 

• Experience in a Configuration Management environment.
• Experience in a technical environment or trade (desired, not essential).
• Demonstrated high level of analytical skills through accurate and focused work ethic.
• Undertake tasks accordingly with a high standard of personal organisation and departmental goals.
• Understanding of management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritising and process execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customer.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work - life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2,400-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners. 

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.